2016 Subaru Legacy
2016 Subaru Legacy in NHTSA data: length 480 cm, curb weight 1,543–1,677 kg and 3 recall campaigns.
2016 Subaru Legacy at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Subaru Legacy. Overall length is 480 cm (189 in), width 184 cm, height 150 cm and wheelbase 275 cm (108.3 in). Curb weight is 1,543–1,677 kg (3,402–3,697 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 480 cm (2015: 480 cm) and curb weight 1,543–1,677 kg (2015: 1,543–1,677 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGACY 4DR SEDAN 2.5i AWD | 480 cm189 in | 184 cm72.4 in | 150 cm59.1 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,543 kg3,402 lb |
| LEGACY 4DR SEDAN 3.6R AWD | 480 cm189 in | 184 cm72.4 in | 150 cm59.1 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,677 kg3,697 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Subaru Legacy
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V292000 | 11 May 2016 | STEERING:COLUMN | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the… NHTSA: do not drive |
| 15V794000 | 24 November 2015 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear… |
| 15V502000 | 10 August 2015 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke. |
Other Legacy model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.